Privacy Policy

Privacy & Registration Policy for Design Learning by ASID

Effective Date: June 2026

 

This Privacy Policy explains how the American Society of Interior Designers (“ASID”,“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you access or use our learning management system (“LMS”), course catalog and registration site (“Catalog”), and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using the Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. User Information

We collect information you provide directly, and information collected automatically through your use of the Services.

 a. Information Provided

This may include:  

**Name, email address, mailing address, phone number
**Username and account credentials
**Membership status or professional credentials (if applicable)
**Course registration and enrollment information
**Payment and billing information (processed by third-party payment processors)
**Communications with us (e.g., emails, support requests, surveys) 

 b. Information Collected Automatically

 When you use the Services, we may collect:     

**IP address and device identifiers
**Browser type, operating system, and access times
**Pages viewed, links clicked, and course progress
**Log files and usage analytics
**Cookies and similar technologies 

 

 2. Disclosure of Information Use

We use personal information to:  

• Provide, operate, and maintain the LMS, Catalog, and registration sites
• Register users for courses and manage enrollments
• Process payments and issue confirmations or receipts
• Track course participation, completion, and continuing education credits
• Communicate with users about courses, updates, or administrative matters
• Improve our Services, content, and user experience
• Comply with legal, regulatory, or accreditation requirements

We do not sell personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

a. Support Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third parties who provide support services for system functionality such as:

**LMS and Catalog site hosting and technical support
**Payment processing
**Email communications and analytics 

These providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

b. Site Administrators, Course Instructors, and Course Providers

Limited information may be shared with site administrators, designated course instructors, or course providers as necessary to administer or manage courses or report continuing education credits.

c. Legal and Compliance

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the organization or others.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technology

We use cookies and similar technologies to:   

• Enable core site functionality
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze usage and performance
• Improve content and navigation

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Third-Party Links and Content

The Services may include links to third-party websites or tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. Users should review the privacy policies of those sites before providing personal information.

5. Data Security and Retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:    

• Provide the Services
• Maintain educational and continuing education records
• Comply with legal, regulatory, or accreditation requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

 

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:    

• Access or update your personal information
• Request deletion or restriction of certain data
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Request information about how your data is used or shared

Requests may be submitted using the contact information on the site.

 

7. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.